Exercise can have a powerful impact on physical and mental well-being by improving a person’s self-esteem and mood and decreasing stress. But integrating physical activity can be a daunting challenge. If you've been burned by diet and fitness culture in the past, check out these tips to help you reclaim exercise.

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“But what about that expensive nutrition degree?” my dad asked as I excitedly rambled about my upcoming yoga teacher training. “I thought you were a dietitian . . . now you want to teach yoga too?” Yes dad, I want to teach yoga too! I’ve been working in the health and wellness industry for the last decade – first as a personal trainer, then as a dietitian, now as both. And over the years I’ve learned that integrating nutrition and physical activity is the first meaningful ste

2019 is here and there's no shortage of resolution talk flooding the media. But the reality is, most resolutions fail before the end of February . . . leaving us feeling pretty crappy before the year even gets started. So this year I have a few resolutions that are actually worth keeping: Ditch the *Goals*As a health and fitness professional I've been taught, over and over again, that those SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound) are everything